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Recent Examples of delineation The big picture: The judiciary is by far the most powerful institutional check on the power of the government in Israel's parliamentary system, where there is no clear delineation between the executive and legislative branches. Barak Ravid, Axios, 27 Mar. 2025 Are there clear delineations in the living space? R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025 This delineation casts other digital assets as more speculative instruments, lacking the unique status afforded to bitcoin. Edan Yago, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 Pattinson manages a fine and witty character delineation between good-hearted, passive #17 and steely, brutal #18. Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for delineation
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Noun
  • The singer was reportedly asked to be in a sketch with Madison, Bowen Yang, Chloe Fineman, Ego Nwodim, and Sarah Sherman, but declined.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2025
  • Saturday’s episode marked Arcade Fire’s sixth appearance on the long-running NBC sketch comedy show.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • Just be sure to clip the coupon in the product description.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 14 May 2025
  • Richards senior Sean Cody is a versatile talent who transcends the easiest descriptions.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Now, the two collaborate on drawings, and Clottey develops them into large canvas works.
    Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 8 May 2025
  • The next drawing will happen on Saturday, May 10, just after 11 p.m. ET.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • Some portraits explore sexuality more overtly than others, but all can be read in the spirit of the exhibition.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
  • This portrait of a chef who moved from Japan in the 1970s delivers a generous helping of warm and fuzzy feels, as its subject faces challenges with determination and celebrates the daily joy of creating beautiful bites.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • The team created ceiling frescoes reminiscent of artist Israel Rubinstein’s playful depictions of gaming scenes, and also looked to the works of Salvador Dalí and Meret Oppenheim for other inspiration.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
  • Outside of the emotional rollercoaster of Keisha and Justin’s romance, the series offers generous and glittering depictions of family, friendship and young adulthood.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Without a doubt, there is controversy surrounding the portrayal of Black women on reality television.
    Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • Wendt became a household name for his portrayal of Norm and went on to become a six-time Emmy nominee over the course of the show's run.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • Quick Dry This multi-purpose hair cream speeds things up while also tackling frizziness and other common vexations By India Knight Photo illustration by Chop Choppish Shop Read On Bust a Move Sun’s Out, Buns Out ’Tis the season to show them off.
    Tuppence Middleton, Air Mail, 8 May 2025
  • Given the global report from the IMF, these individual country case studies are live illustrations of the challenge ahead globally.
    Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • To backtrack: Sepideh Farsi was compelled by the images coming out of Gaza to travel there.
    Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
  • Escape to paradise without leaving your home with Southern photographer Kristen M. Brown’s new coffee table book Slice of Pura Vida-dise, which features over 150 images of beaches, sunsets, and surf culture, and feels like an instant vacation.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 May 2025

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“Delineation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delineation. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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